A new report from Circle Economy details jobs & skills that will be necessary in the future as the world transitions into a circular model. In the coming years the world will need job training programs that can help displaced workers find work in emerging industries and retrain Americans whoRead More →
Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil was able to green their operation in a creative way that engaged employees, held producers accountable, and saved unnecessary waste from entering the waste stream. In 2012, the hospital realized that SMS blue wraps used to pack surgical boxes were creating a lotRead More →
Practice Greenhealth is encouraging hospitals, companies, universities, and public facilities to sign up for the Cool Food Pledge. The pledge is geared toward providing more plant-based foods offered in their cafeterias and restaurants. By following the pledge, hospitals are promoting more healthy lifestyles while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions byRead More →
According to Biomedical Waste Solutions, hospital beds produce an average of 33Lbs of medical waste per staffed bed each day. In the United States, this amounts to around 5.9 million tons annually. All of this waste must be disposed of properly for reasons of public health and environmental pollution. CurrentlyRead More →